4:54 PM,
Nov. 20, 2012

'I've learned trendy phrases like 'curb appeal' and 'bang for your bucks' and how to translate the real estate ads,' writes Pfisterer.

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Since I started watching HGTV, I've become an expert in house hunting and remodeling.

Don't get me wrong. It's not my channel of choice, but three times a week I'm a captive audience. It's either real estate or blah-blah talking heads, sports or an infomercial channel peddling blenders, makeup and miracle weight-loss schemes.

At the Fitness Center they're the choices we exercisers get to watch while we're peddling, walking and running our way toward elusive physical fitness and health. I've learned trendy phrases like "curb appeal" and "bang for your bucks" and how to translate the real ...